NMAN7200-20-00032_JOFOC_redacted.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Version 1.0

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

(NMAN7200-20-00032)

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch.

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). The Knuckleboom and Telescoping cranes on NOAA ship SHIMADA are manufactured and assembled by Appleton Marine. Appleton Marine has assigned all components Appleton Marine OEM parts and is the only approved source for OEM replacement parts and service. Components on the existing cranes are original and are failing, including causing multiple hydraulic oil leaks onto the ship's decks. To ensure crane safety particularly when lifting heavy loads, ensure component compatibility, and maintain ABS Certification, repairs must be made using approved OEM procured parts.

These are Long Lead Time items with expected lead times of 6-18 weeks.

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Appleton Marine 3030 E. Pershing St Appleton, WI 54911

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

□ Brand Name - This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs: Appleton Marine is the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and retains the proprietary rights to their designs and systems. Appleton Marine is the only OEM approved source for troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing Appleton Marine equipment. To prevent premature failure, particularly when lifting vital heavy leads, ensure component compatibility, and retain ABS certification, it is imperative that all materials are approved by the OEM for the installed application.

Using OEM products ensures component compatibility, prevents the need for shipboard modifications of non-approved parts, and certifies that all materials are inspected and approved for use by the OEM.

□ Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement. The ship was designed and outfitted with an Appleton Marine Telescoping and Knuckleboom Crane. It is not cost effective nor is time available to allow for replacing the entire crane with an alternate comparable design. OEM is the sole provider of all components required. OEM sourced parts will be a direct replacement and prevent the requirement to re-engineer or relocate any previously installed components.

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Source Selection Information- see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

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5. Market Research.

SHIMADA was designed and outfitted with an Appleton Marine Telescoping and Knuckleboom Crane. Alternative comparable cranes may be selected as replacements, but are not cost effective nor within the ship 1s schedule to procure and install.

Additionally, the OEM (Appleton Marine) is the only approved vendor to provide these long lead time components. To maintain compatibility of materials and certification using only OEM parts, it is recommended to procure replacement crane parts through the OEM.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government's minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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7. Determination

26 September 2019

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Source Selection Information - see FAR 2.101 and 3.104